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HV53 SFO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,090 mi
Last recorded202,090 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 SFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 202,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 220,055 miles

Offside Front step area corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 Aug 2016 206,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight power steering leak at rack

Pass 19 Aug 2015 190,719 miles

advise corrosion at near side front inner step area

advise front inner discs

advise off side front inner sill corroded

advise off side track rod end

advise power steering leak

advise rear d bushes

advise rear drop links

advise windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2014 172,928 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 158,136 miles

slight corrosion on variuos brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2012 149,698 miles

steering asnd susp slight // brakes req strip check // p.steering

Fail 18 Oct 2012 149,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering asnd susp slight // brakes req strip check // p.steering

Pass 14 Oct 2011 142,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 138,960 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 124,475 miles

both n/s/r tyres near wear limit

Fail 5 Oct 2009 124,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both n/s/r tyres near wear limit

Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n s r hand brake sticking slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,222 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 64,222 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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HV53 SFO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV53 SFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV53 SFO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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